Friendly Tour Guide Mada

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Antananarivo - Drive to Miandrivazo village

Antananarivo - Drive to Miandrivazo village

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Antananarivo. Our team (tour guide and driver) will greet you, ready to embark on a long journey drive along National Road No.7. The road winds through beautiful landscapes, leading you to the charming town of Antsirabe, where you'll pause for a quick lunch break to refuel for the journey ahead.

After your meal at the restaurant, you'll continue your drive along National Road No. 34 for next 5hours drive, heading towards the village of Miandrivazo. The next five hours will be spent on a well-paved road, surrounded by the stunning scenery of Madagascar.

As the day comes to a close, you will arrive at your destination and check in for the night at Soa Lia Hotel, a comfortable mid-range accommodation equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a restful night before the adventures that await you.

Main Destination:
Kirindy Forest
Best Time To Visit October and November (Fossa mating season)
High Season July, August and December holidays (Many of the trails get busy)
Best Weather May to September

Wildlife in Kirindy Forest

Accommodation:
Soa Lia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Miandrivazo (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Miandrivazo village drive to Kirindy forest

Miandrivazo village drive to Kirindy forest

After breakfast, we’ll drive for 5 hours along National Route No. 35, then take an off-road route to Kirindy Forest for an evening guided visit to explore the diverse nocturnal wildlife, including the smallest lemur known as the 'Mouse,' as well as various birds and reptiles. With this 2-hour visit allows plenty of time to spot active animals, nocturnal lemurs species also the Jumping Rat, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the elusive fossa, the endemic carnivore. Afterward, we will return to the hotel for the night and dinner.

Main Destination:
Kirindy Forest
Accommodation:
Relais du Kirindy
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Kirindy Forest
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Kirindy forest Park - Baobab avenue - Morondava Town

Kirindy forest Park - Baobab avenue - Morondava Town

After breakfast, we’ll head back to Kirindy Forest for a guided daytime exploration of its diverse wildlife, including lemurs, birds, and reptiles. With this 2 to 3-hour visit allows you to spot day activelemurs species and other endemic animals—and maybe even catch another glimpse of the elusive foussa. Afterward, return to the hotel for lunch and a short rest before continuing your journey.

In the afternoon, we’ll take a leisurely drive back along the off-road route, stopping at the sacred Baobab to learn about local customs and see the famous Baobab in Love. We’ll end the day at the iconic Baobab Avenue to watch a breathtaking sunset. As the sun sets, we’ll drive you to your hotel in Morondava town, where you can relax by the beach and unwind.

Main Destination:
Morondava (Town)
Accommodation:
Laguna Beach
  • Mid-range hotel located in Morondava (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Explore Morondava - Fly to Antananarivo

Explore Morondava - Fly to Antananarivo

Today, depending on your flight checking time or before we transfer you to the Moondava Airport. We would like to take you visit the Betania fisher man village. You will embrak on a traditional wood canoe to Betania village where you will experience canoe ride via Magrove plantations and you will see local daily life and learn the culture. This excurcion will last for 2hours then ride back to the Hotel for quick fresh drinks and collect the lagguages to Morondava airport directly. Once you arrive at Ivato airport of Antananarivo, our team (driver & Guide) will meet you again and take you explore the central city of Antananarivo, includes visiting the Queen Palace for Royal history, and the Analakely avenue of independance. The rest of the day, you will tranfer to your Hotel.

Main Destination:
Antananarivo (City)
Accommodation:
Radisson Hotel Tamboho Waterfront Antananarivo
  • Luxury hotel located in Antananarivo (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Antananarivo - Andasibe village

Antananarivo - Andasibe village

At 8:00 AM, the same team will pick you up from your hotel again to take you to Andasibe village for a 4-hour drive via National Route N°2. Along the way, you will stop at the Marozevo Village Reptile Zoo, a conservation park where you can see various reptile species, including a fascinating array of chameleons, geckos, lizards, bats, and snakes. We will continue driving for about one hour through the town of Moramanga, where you can have lunch at a local restaurant and taste local dishes. In the evening, we will go on a guided nocturnal walk for 2 hours to spot nocturnal species such as the smallest lemurs, reptiles, and more. After the visit, we will return to the hotel, and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Main Destination:
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
Best Time To Visit April, May, October and November (Best weather, less rain)
High Season July, August and December holidays (The park is busy)
Best Weather April, May, October and November

Wildlife in Andasibe-Mantadia NP

Accommodation:
Andasibe Cyperus Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Andasibe-Mantadia NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Explore Andasibe Park - Antananarivo - Home

Explore Andasibe Park - Antananarivo - Home

7:00 AM – Early start with a visit to the rain forest of Analamazaotra in Mantadia National Park. Experience a guided walk where you'll have the opportunity to spot the largest wild lemur, the Indri-Indri, along with other species such as Golden Sifaka, Brown Fronted, Red-Bellied, Woolly, Grey Bamboo, and Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs live in freedome in the natural habitat. Discover endemic plants, numerous orchid species, and a variety of birdlife during the hike.

We’ll then return along the same National Road N°2, approximately a 3,5-hour drive back to Antananarivo. Upon arrival, we will drop you off at your hotel or the airport—whichever suits your schedule.

Main Destination:
Antananarivo (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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